1296: Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of pure water
(b) Addition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential
(c) The vapour pressure of the water in a solution is lower than that of pure water
(d) When a solution is separated from water by a semi permeable membrane, water movement can be prevented by applying pressure to the solution
1297: Norman Ernest Borlaug who is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution in India is from which country?
(a) Mexico
(b) USA
(c) New Zealand
(d) Australia
1298: Which one of the following is the correct sequence in respect of the Roman numerals - C, D, L and M?
(a) M > D > C > L
(b) C > D > L > M
(c) M > L > D > C
(d) L > C > D > M
1299: Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
(a) Indian Ocean is half an ocean
(b) Indian Ocean has monsoon drift
(c) Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean
(d) Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity
1300: Some medicines are given in the form of capsules. The capsules are made of
(a) Paper
(b) Gelatinous material
(c) Embryonic tissue
(d) Starch